Crime per Capita in Rivers Bend Estates
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Rivers Bend Estates.
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C+
Overall Crime Grade™
A- |
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C+ |
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Other Crime Grade |
C- |
$2.28 million
Cost of Crime™ for Rivers Bend Estates, Lafayette, LA
In 2025, crime will cost $1,267 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Rivers Bend Estates in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.
Is Rivers Bend Estates, Lafayette, LA Safe?
The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US neighborhood. Rivers Bend Estates ranks in the 48th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 48% of neighborhoods but less safe than 52%. This analysis applies only to Rivers Bend Estates's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.
The crime rate in Rivers Bend Estates is 37.49 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Rivers Bend Estates Residents generally consider the south part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Rivers Bend Estates varies by area - ranging from 1 in 23 in the northwest areas to 1 in 40 in the south.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Rivers Bend Estates, Lafayette, LA see the most incidents - about 34 per year. In contrast, the south part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 4 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Rivers Bend Estates, Lafayette, LA
The total projected cost of crime in Rivers Bend Estates for 2025 is $2,282,072. This translates to approximately $529 per resident and $1,267 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Rivers Bend Estates. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.1%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.7%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.1%
How Much Does Crime Cost in Rivers Bend Estates Compared to Other Neighborhoods?
| Rivers Bend Estates, Lafayette, LA: | $529 |
|---|---|
| Mid City North, Baton Rouge, L: | $1923 |
| South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge: | $517 |
| Louisiana: | $723 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Rivers Bend Estates is $529 per year, which is $65 more than the national average and $194 less than Lafayette's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Rivers Bend Estates:
- In Mid City North, Baton Rouge, L, crime costs $1,923 per person, which is $1,394 more than in Rivers Bend Estates.
- In South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, crime costs $517 per person, which is $12 less than in Rivers Bend Estates
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Rivers Bend Estates for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Rivers Bend Estates |
Cost per Rivers Bend Estates Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$589,726 |
$137 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$158,560 |
$37 |
Robbery |
$60,749 |
$14 |
Assault |
$177,660 |
$41 |
Kidnapping |
$47,257 |
$11 |
Vehicle Theft |
$401,804 |
$93 |
Burglary |
$180,703 |
$42 |
Theft |
$247,319 |
$57 |
Arson |
$8,566 |
$2 |
Vandalism |
$113,558 |
$26 |
Animal Cruelty |
$3,639 |
$1 |
Drug Crimes |
$292,217 |
$68 |
Identity Theft |
$314 |
$0 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$2,282,072 |
$529 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in Rivers Bend Estates, Lafayette, LA
CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Rivers Bend Estates totals $4,739,572 ($1,099 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $7,021,644 ($1,628 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.Interpreting the Crime Maps
When interpreting the Rivers Bend Estates crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the northwest part of the neighborhood has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.
More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of Rivers Bend Estates’s 4,314 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.
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The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Rivers Bend Estates residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
1.434 |
Robbery |
0.4477 |
Rape |
0.6062 |
Murder |
0.0727 |
Total Violent Crime |
2.561 (A-) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
11.07 |
Vehicle Theft |
6.015 |
Burglary |
4.618 |
Arson |
0.0822 |
Total Property Crime |
21.78 (C+) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.1807 |
Drug Crimes |
9.157 |
Vandalism |
3.685 |
Identity Theft |
0.0094 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.1141 |
Total "Other" Rate |
13.15 (C-) |
Individual Rivers Bend Estates Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods
Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Rivers Bend Estates is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Rivers Bend Estates.
Nearby Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
C- | D+ | D+ | |
D- | D- | D- | |
F | F | D- | |
F | F | F | |
D+ | C | D | |
D- | F | D- | |
B- | B | B- | |
F | F | F | |
C | B | C- | |
B | C | B |
Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations
Rivers Bend Estates is lower versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.
Similar Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
A- | B+ | B+ | |
C+ | B+ | B+ | |
D- | D- | D- | |
C | B- | B- | |
D+ | C- | C- | |
D- | F | F | |
A- | B+ | B+ | |
D | A- | A- | |
C | A | A | |
A | A | A |
Considering only the crime rate, Rivers Bend Estates is as safe as the Louisiana state average and less safe than the national average.
Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Rivers Bend Estates, Lafayette, LA average SchoolGrade of B-, with 41% actual proficiency versus 43% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Rivers Bend Estates schools on SchoolGrade
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